Kampla, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Law Development Center Court on Monday evening remanded three National Unity Platform (NUP) Members of Parliament on charges arising from their alleged involvement in unlawful assembly . They are: Katikamu South MP Hassan Kirumira, Bbale county MP Charles Tebandeke and Mityana Municipality MP Francis …
Read More »Kololo grounds not available for NUP celebrations
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Defence has rejected the request by National Unity Platform-NUP for its fourth-anniversary celebrations at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. NUP wrote to the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs last week requesting permission to hold their commemorative event at Kololo independence grounds. The biggest …
Read More »NUP “rebels” deny forming a new political party
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of National Unity Platform-NUP leaders currently in parallel relations with the top leadership of their party has downplayed the possibility of quitting or forming a new political party. The main opposition party is currently embroiled in a sharp controversy that is threatening its …
Read More »Big moment ahead in Bobi Wine Vs Mpuuga
Assessing the fallout in Masaka and what lies ahead for 2026 COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | The feud between the National Unity Platform (NUP) and former Leader of Opposition in Parliament Mathias Mpuuga has festered for months and all indications are that it will go on until the 2026 elections. …
Read More »IGP Byakagaba halts NUP rallies
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abbas Byakagaba, has halted all rallies of National Unit Platform (NUP) two days after they had been cleared. Byakagaba, who officially assumed office on Tuesday this week, on Friday night through police spokesperson, Fred Enanga, directed all police commanders …
Read More »BOBI: Ignore money offers
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform Party (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine has asked party members and opposition politicians to stop trading their political beliefs for money. Kyagulanyi was on Wednesday addressing party supporters at Ntawo playground in Mukono Municipality where he noted …
Read More »Kamuli NUP supporters granted bail
Kamuli, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 10 supporters of the National Unity Platform-NUP have been granted bail. They were arrested last week while preparing for the visit of NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi. Kyagulanyi was slated to preside over a consultative meeting at Kananage Primary School. However, it was blocked by police, leading …
Read More »NUP supporters battle ‘red eyes as trial continues in Court Martial
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least eight out of 32 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters facing trial in the General Court Martial in Makindye failed to appear in court on Monday due to the contagious ‘red eye’ disease. The accused are charged with unlawful possession of explosive devices. On …
Read More »NUP Mukono wing set seven core activities for Tuesday moblisation tour
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform (NUP) members in Mukono have outlined seven activities for their party tour on Tuesday within the district. According to the party’s nationwide mobilization tour schedule, Robert Kyagulanyi, the party president, along with other top party officials, will visit Mukono district tomorrow. Despite …
Read More »NUP supporters seek bail from international crimes court
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nine Supporters of the National Unity Platform who are facing terrorism charges are seeking bail in the International Crimes Division of the High Court. They have meanwhile been remanded until June 4th, 2024. They are; Hamidu Muyobi, Abdallah Katumba, Muhamod Kalyango, Male Sulaiman Kyewalabye, …
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